VOL. 53 ISSUE 46 NOVEMBER 22, 2016 P91
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he 2017 KX 250F is the
most changed bike in the
shootout and is a vastly
improved machine. The engine
updates improve power across
the rpm range, and the KX is still
the only motocross bike to use
dual injectors. The frame is nar-
rower and lighter with improved
flex characteristics. Suspension
revisions work in conjunction to
improve overall balance and feel
of the 2017 KX250F, helping it to
leave behind its fifth-place finish
in last year's shootout.
Congrats to Kawasaki engi-
neers, the KX250F engine is
better than last year's from idle
all the way to the rev limiter. It of-
fers great hit off idle, then pulls
hard all the way to the rev limiter.
Some testers even commented
that it borders on revving too
quickly. Very responsive is
a great way to describe the
character of the improved 2017
engine. The KX engine appeals
to a wide spectrum of riders
thanks to its ability to rev or be
short shifted and lugged. Yes,
the exhaust note is still very loud
3
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PLACE
KAWASAKI
KX250F
